Apple Snickerdoodle Bars
These Apple Snickerdoodle Bars are a chewy, spiced dessert that combines the classic flavor of snickerdoodle cookies with sweet apple chunks. Perfect for fall, they offer warm cinnamon and nutmeg notes with a buttery base and crunchy sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple gently until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp granulated sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the spices before adding.
- To make the bars dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter.
- Cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
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